I'm telling you right now...soon we'll be celebrating the Fourth of July. And talking Back to School shopping.

Don't let the summer slip away without trying something new or checking out a big summer concert.

Here is my Gonzo's Top 5 things to do in the state of Michigan.

5. Kalamazoo Irish Festival, Friday and Saturday, Arcadia Creek Festival Place-Kalamazoo
Great music, great food and a wee bit of Irish culture. Actually, a whole lot of Irish culture is planned on Friday (4:30 p.m.–midnight) and Saturday (10:30 a.m.-midnight) as several top bands and entertainment acts will perform on stage. Food and market vendors are planned, too. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for students, and free for children 13 and under. FREE admission Friday (4:30-6 p.m.) and Saturday (10:30 a.m.-noon). More information at KalamazooIrish.org.

4. The Screwtape Letters, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, DeVos Performance Hall-Grand Rapids
A big hit a couple years ago at the off-Broadway Westside Theatre, "The Screwtape Letters" centers on Satan's chief pyschiatrist, Screwtape, as he mines for human souls. The play is a theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel, and was a huge hit at Chicago's Mercury Theatre. Tickets are $31.50-$92.50. More information at 1-800-745-3000 or devosperformancehall.com.

3. The Jacksons Unity Tour 2012, 8 p.m. Saturday, Fox Theatre-Detroit
Back in 1984 I remember thinking, "I should check out "The Victory Tour" at the Pontiac Silverdome. But I was I listening to punk rock and I didn't think it would be cool to listen to Jackson 5 music, even though I loved it. Well, Michael Jackson is no longer with us, but his brothers -- Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito -- are ready to bring back all the magic. Tickets are $35-$115. More info at OlympiaEntertainment.com.

2. Aretha Franklin, 8 p.m. Friday, Fox Theatre-Detroit
The Queen of Soul will reign this weekend at the Fox Theatre. The legendary singer has been in the news lately for a possible musical based on her life, but why wait for the musical when you can see her now -- in concert. Tickets are $35.50-$75. More info at OlympiaEntertainment.com.

1. Founders Fest 2012, 3-11 p.m. Saturday-Grand Rapids
Music, food, art and beer! That's Founders Fest, an annual trek to GR for those who love Founders Brewery in Grand Rapids. Founders Fest takes place on the street in front of the brewery with a lot of awesome bands (Seth Bernard & May Erlewine and Friends, Ultraviolet Hippopatamus, Four Finger Five, The Crane Wives, Afro Zuma, and more!), and great beer. You must be 21 or older. Advance tickets on sale now at FoundersBrewing.com.